Rant.

Posting this as a rant after a recent post that was obviously just a point whore using their addiction for attention. In no way am I looking for validation or fake internet points. Downvote me. I don't care. Shit just pissed me off.
Addicts come in all shapes and sizes. Took me a long time to realize this. Addicts don't always look and act like Frank and Monica Gallagher. They can look and act like everyone else and live high functioning lives.
After living with and caring for an alcoholic, prescription drug addicted family member (with dementia) and losing a lifelong friend due to their heroin/opioid addiction, I've realized just how much they have changed me as a person. It hurts. A lot. They've made me slightly bitter. They've taken away some of my happiness. Maybe I'm selfish, but at this point I feel like I have to be.
When an addict that you know and love doesn't take their addiction and recovery seriously it fucking hurts. It's not a joke. You don't get to post about it playfully on social media and use it for attention from strangers. Guess it's all part of the illness though? Whatever. I guess that's all I have to say. Let this die in usersub. I feel like I'm not really even making a point. Guess that's why it's just a random angry rant. Sorry guys.
TL;DR Addiction isn't a joke. It sucks for everyone. Take it seriously. Get help.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, (referral system) 1-800-662-HELP